Product Description
Minimum Essential Medium (MEM) α is widely used for mammalian cell culture as well as selection for transfected DHFR negative cells. MEM α can be used with a variety of suspension and adherent mammalian cells, including keratinocytes, primary rat astrocytes, and human melanoma cells.
This MEM α is modified as follows:
| With | Without |
| Ribonucleosides | |
| Deoxyribonucleosides | |
| L-glutamine | |
| Phenol Red | |
| Please refer to the instruction manual for detailed formulation. | |
Guidelines for Use
MEM α contains no proteins, lipids, or growth factors. Therefore, MEM α requires supplementation, commonly with 10% Fetal Bovine Serum (FBS). MEM α uses a sodium bicarbonate buffer system (2.2g/L) and therefore requires a 5-10% CO2 environment to maintain physiological pH.
Shipping and Storage
- Storage：Store at 2-8°C in the dark for one year.
- Shipment：Room temperature
Usage Statement
Research Use Only (RUO)
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